✏️ Spotlight Schools Newsletter: Feb. 2025
O.C. Schools Respond to Immigration Crackdown Plans // 🧡 Support for L.A. Fire Victims // 💯 Celebrating the 100th Day of School
Jeannette Andruss
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O.C. School Districts Respond to Changing Federal Immigration Rules
Shift allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to conduct arrests at schools prompts concerns from families, action by educators.
Funds Fuel Innovation in the Los Alamitos Unified School District
After shifting how it administers its Innovation Grants, the Los Alamitos Education Foundation invested more than $150,000 in dozens of creative new projects.
O.C. Students Step Up to Support L.A. Fire Victims
Orange County schools have become hubs for humanitarian aid for families impacted by the Eaton, Palisades, and other fires.
Students Impacted by L.A. County Fires Allowed to Attend Schools Outside of their Home Districts
With an Executive Order, Governor suspends residency requirements and other rules governing schools for the 2024-25 school year; Westminster School District offers to enroll displaced students.
How the Windstorm and Devastating L.A. Fires are Impacting Orange County Schools
Air quality concerns have led some schools in Orange County to limit students' outdoor activity.
Meeting Recap: Looming Layoffs, New Trustees Sworn In, and the Books Los Al USD Students are Reading
After winning their races in the November 5, 2024 election, newly elected board trustees were sworn into office. The board also selected a President and Vice President for 2025.
🧡 Support Spotlight Schools This Giving Tuesday
Your donation can help us expand to cover more of Orange County's 28 public school districts.
🗳️ Unofficial Election Results for O.C. School Board Races & Bond Measures
Unofficial election results show all nine school bond measures on their way to passing and some school board incumbents at risk of losing their seats.